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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Many of the ships were wrecked. Why?
(a) Hurricanes.
(b) Pirates.
(c) Tornadoes.
(d) Monsoons.

2. How many days does it usually rain in a row?
(a) Every other day.
(b) Once per week.
(c) Every day.
(d) Once every other week.

3. The ________________ problems caused by drainage began to affect vegetable growing and livestock as well as the water supply of the cities.
(a) Oil spill.
(b) Lack of water.
(c) Polluted water.
(d) Salt water.

4. ___________________ was established by Bowman F. Ashe who became its president.
(a) The University of Miami.
(b) Florida Atlantic University.
(c) Florida State University.
(d) The University of South Florida.

5. A base was established near them in 1838 and Dr. Henry Perrine received a __________________ thousand acre grant to develop tropical plants.
(a) Twenty four.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Eighteen.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Age of Exploration began as Europeans looked for a way of reaching what?

2. The Indians who settled in Florida came from west of the Mississippi and spoke what language?

3. The Indians were forced to move further __________.

4. Mail delivery developed slowly first by foot, and then by wagon and ____________.

5. The French were eventually chased out by _________________________ who eventually came to control Florida.

(see the answer key)

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